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• CURRENT ZONING ORDINANCE 1501 PROVISIONS FOR NON-CONFORMING USES. STRUCTURES AND LOTS OF RECORD Summary of Ordinance 1501 Section 4-200 Which Sets Forth the Policy of La Porte to Eliminate Non-conformity • Non-conforming structures: • May continue, but may not be enlarged. May be repaired, but not structurally altered. • After unoccupied for 180 days, abandonment occurs and structure may not be reoccupied unless in conformance with codes and ordinances. • If destroyed more than 50%, may not be repaired or replaced. • The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears all appeals relative to conformity, alteration or repair, abandonment, or destruction ofnon-conforming structures. Non-conforming Uses: • May continue, but may not be enlarged or changed. • After abandonment for 90 days, may not be resumed. The Zoning Board of Adjustment hears all appeals relating to abandonment of non-conforming uses. • Non-conforming Lots of Record: • May continue, but no new development may occur unless in conformance with Zoning Ordinance. . PROPOSED ORDINANCE 1501 PROVISIONS FOR NON-CONFORMING USES STRUCTURES AND LOTS OF RECORD Summary of Proposed Changes to Ordinance 1501 Relating to Non-Conforming Structures and Uses Section 4-201: Non-Conforming Structures • All non-conforming structures may continue, subject to abandonment or destruction rules as set forth above. A structure that is non-conforming may be remodeled or improved, but not enlarged, without Board of Adjustment review and approval of a schedule for elimination or substantial reduction of the non- conformity. Section 4-202: Non-Conforming Uses • All non-conforming uses may continue subject to abandonment rules as set forth above and subject to the provisions relating to amortization of non-conforming uses (Section 4-205). Section 4-203: Notfication of Non-Conforming Use Status • The Planning Director shall notify all known owners and occupants of pre-existing non-conforming uses and advise of exemption, amortization, and termination procedures.